last night my wife and i went out to celebrate our anniversary at one of the finer dining establishments in the city. because high end cars frequent this place i felt comfortable letting the valet park the car. (it is in the city so there aren't any other great options)
after an enjoyable meal, i got in the car only to discover that 10 miles had been run up on the odometer (not to mention probable the 5k off the tires and clutch) grrrrrrr the engine was warmer than when i had dropped it off (we were inside for 2.5 hrs), confirming the valet's adventure. :wroom:
not to make us late or ruin the mood of the evening, i decided to deal with it later. the restaurant manager was rather apologetic, but somewhat powerless because they hire an outside company to run the valet service. she said that she would get to the bottom of it, but we shall see . . . i am expecting some type of reinbursement from the valet company.
it is a shame that i have to be nerotic about my car at a 5 star restaurant!
are there any scenarios where you let the valet park your car?
next time i am definitely waiting around to get my keys if i have no choice but to use a valet service!!
bryon :cheers:
after an enjoyable meal, i got in the car only to discover that 10 miles had been run up on the odometer (not to mention probable the 5k off the tires and clutch) grrrrrrr the engine was warmer than when i had dropped it off (we were inside for 2.5 hrs), confirming the valet's adventure. :wroom:
not to make us late or ruin the mood of the evening, i decided to deal with it later. the restaurant manager was rather apologetic, but somewhat powerless because they hire an outside company to run the valet service. she said that she would get to the bottom of it, but we shall see . . . i am expecting some type of reinbursement from the valet company.
it is a shame that i have to be nerotic about my car at a 5 star restaurant!
are there any scenarios where you let the valet park your car?
next time i am definitely waiting around to get my keys if i have no choice but to use a valet service!!
bryon :cheers: